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Is Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer coming back?

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer (2021–present) on PBS

The answer: Between seasons — last episode June 1, 2021, no return date announced yet.
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer poster
Network / streamer
PBS
Premiered
May 11, 2021
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer is currently between seasons. The show last aired on June 1, 2021, and there is no confirmed return date at this time.

This documentary series explores the scientific and medical advancements that have helped combat some of the world's deadliest diseases, leading to increased life expectancy for many people around the globe. Premiering on May 11, 2021, it provided a detailed look at the history of health innovations from the past to the present.

Each episode has a runtime of 60 minutes. The first season consisted of four episodes, with the final episode airing in June 2021.

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
June 1, 2021 S1·E4 Behavior
May 25, 2021 S1·E3 Data
May 18, 2021 S1·E2 Medical Drugs
May 11, 2021 S1·E1 Vaccines

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